The Hospitality Management Department offers courses of study in, Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts,  Food Service Management, Hotel Management and Dietetics that lead to an associate’s degree. Students attending the college on a full-time basis can complete degree requirements in two years. Day and evening classes are available. 

We are in the midst of a culinary explosion! We have become a nation of culinary enthusiasts and the demand for state-of-the-art culinary programs with exciting and qualified instructors is at an all time high. Cincinnati State serves as a home to the Midwest Culinary Institute and attracts students regionally, nationally and internationally. Students earn an associate degree in Culinary Arts and are eligible for admission into the University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary Arts and Science program.

Graduates will be prepared to:
• supervise food service operation
• assume responsibilities in hotel front office, housekeeping and sales
• prepare wide array of cuisines
• perform technical aspects of baking and pastry

Articulation Agreements/ Strong Transfer History:
University of Cincinnati 2+3 bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts & Science

Sample Co-op Employers:
Daveed’s Restaurant
DeSha’s
Great American Ballpark
Holiday Inn Hotels
Maisonette Restaurant
Maketewah Country Club
Marriott Hotels
Taste of Class Catering

Co-op Salary:
$8.00 - $12.00/hour

Employment Outlook:
Excellent

Graduate Salary Projections:
$25,000 - $35,000 annual

Programs in Hospitality Management at Cincinnati State:
Culinary Arts Technology
Hotel Management Technology
Food Service Management Technology
Pastry Arts Technology
Dietetic Technician

Other Related Programs at Cincinnati State:
Culinary Arts Certificate

• 11.3 million employees make the U.S. restaurant industry the largest employer besides government.

• The demand for culinary professionals will grow 48 percent generating 3 million new positions by 2005.

• 45.8 percent of America’s food dollar goes to dining out.

• Food preparation and related jobs are projected to be the fastest growing set of occupations in the coming decade.

• The annual projected job growth is 3.3 million in this industry from 1996-2006.

The National Restaurant Association